One Percent Better

In this episode, the crew debates what it really means to want “diversity,” why Black spaces can feel like comfort to some and confinement to others, and how phrases like “a breath of fresh air” can reveal bigger tensions around race, safety, and belonging. From there, the conversation expands into Atlanta’s systemic issues — from public transportation and redlining to youth takeovers, the lack of third spaces for kids, and what true community responsibility should look like.Later, the episode shifts into parenting and culture, unpacking Mike Todd’s take on cursing, respect, and whether kids are being taught authenticity or shame. The crew also dives into the T.I., King, Damani, and 50 Cent back-and-forth, what “winning” really looks like in today’s rap culture, and why trolling without engagement feels corny. From there, they close out by talking music, showcases, preparation, Beyoncé’s greatness, Brandy’s vocals, and the difference between popularity and true excellence.This episode is funny, layered, and unexpectedly thoughtful — the kind of conversation that starts in one place and ends up saying something much bigger.If you’ve ever thought about what community should feel like, how kids are shaped by their environment, or why preparation always beats performance without substance, this one’s for you.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this emotional and powerful conversation, Swayvo speaks on losing both of his parents — R&B legend Angie Stone and Grammy-winning icon D’Angelo — and what it means to carry that legacy while building a name for himself.Growing up as the son of two musical pioneers comes with pressure, expectation, and comparison. But grief changes everything. Swayvo reflects on the lessons he learned from his parents, the weight of their influence, and the responsibility he feels to honor their impact while carving out his own identity as an artist.He also addresses:The emotional toll of lossTherapy and mental health after tragedyHis father’s complicated relationship with the music industryWhy he refuses to live under anyone’s shadowWhat integrity in music really means todayAnd how he plans to build something timeless in his own laneThis isn’t just about legacy — it’s about identity.It’s about becoming your own man when the world already knows your last name.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of One Percent Better, the conversation moves beyond surface-level takes and into something deeper — what it really means to navigate systems that weren’t designed with you in mind.What starts as a discussion about holidays, religion, and questioning accepted traditions quickly evolves into a broader reflection on power, perception, and survival. The crew examines how stories change as they travel, how institutions shape what we believe, and how interpretation often becomes “truth” once the public runs with it.From fear-based Christianity and cultural narratives to hip-hop media machines, relationship privacy, step-parent tensions, and the importance of believing children, this episode explores what it feels like to operate inside structures that don’t always protect you.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of One Percent Better, the conversation starts in one place — podcast metrics, music discourse, culture takes — but slowly unfolds into something much deeper.What begins as a debate about surface numbers and social media perception evolves into a powerful reflection on America, survival, distrust in institutions, and what it means to grow inside systems that were never built with you in mind.The crew dives into:Why podcast “views” don’t tell the full storyHow social media reshapes how we consume music and cultureThe tension between safety and growth in Black communitiesSurvival parenting vs healthy parentingTulsa, distrust, and generational memoryReparations, power, and moral responsibilityWhether America functions like a social experiment — and what that means for Black people navigating itAt the heart of the episode is one central idea:Sometimes what keeps you safe also keeps you small.Social Experiment isn’t about blame — it’s about awareness. It’s about understanding how systems shape behavior, how fear influences decisions, and how survival logic can both protect and limit growth.This episode challenges listeners to ask:Are we reacting to noise… or responding to structure?One Percent Better is about growth through reflection — and sometimes that reflection forces you to examine the environment itself.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy